Snacks play a very important role in our diet.  Whether they keep us from overeating before the next meal or party, or help fuel our bodies prior to or after an athletic event, it’s smart to choose a snack with at least some nutritional value.

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You may have heard the latest headlines from a large Harvard study of 120,000 people that suggests that reducing our intake of red meat, beef, pork, lamb and processed meats could prevent 1 in 10 early deaths in men and 1 in 13 in women. According to their analysis, replacing red meat with more fish, poultry, nuts and beans may reduce the risk of premature death. With spring here early and grilling season underway, this may put a little crimp in your next BBQ.

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Here’s a winning recipe to have on a meatless night that will please the whole family.  It is sure to become one of your “Go To” meals – it can be cooked in 30 minutes or less and the ingredients are inexpensive & easy to keep on hand! Read the rest of this entry »

Yes, we have talked about going meatless before but we feel it’s a message that bears repeating.  A more plant-based menu is slowly beginning to phase out meals centered on a big hunk of meat.  Once only associated with celebrities & avid animal rights groups, going meatless has gone more mainstream. Read the rest of this entry »